By Hal Lewis
There are so many things to explore and do in a day. Kid's clothes can sometimes take a beating. There is always a mysterious stain which appears between being worn and being washed. The trick is discovering what it was that made the stain before it is too late. There are clothes which made it to the body before they materialize back into the laundry. When purchasing kid's clothes it is important to read the laundry label. Something which must be dry cleaned might not be the best choice for an overly active child. It is simpler to deposit in the washer and dryer than to run it to the cleaner's. Of course, there will be some things that have to be dry cleaned. For everyday wear, the simpler the better.
Kids seem to outgrow their clothing so quickly, it can seem almost painful to pay for some of the outfits. They look so good you can not pass them up. With proper care, these garments can have two or three lives before finally ending in the rag bin. Quality clothes are made to be passed on to the next sibling, cousin, or even friend. Children love new clothes and usually do not mind where they came from as long as their are trendy and fashionable.
Fashionable can be a matter of taste. Just because the jeans look like they were worn for a week on a jungle safari, does not mean they are trash. This is what some kids are wearing straight off the shelves at the mall. Kid's clothes have no rhyme or reason when it comes to fashion. It is just what ever everyone is wearing.
Accessories are important when it comes to this. When you start letting your child dress themselves, socks and shoes become an issue. Never mind you could not keep them on their feet for the last three years. It is now imperative these items match the rest of the outfit. They are designed with this in mind. Pink shirts with lace can be matched with the pink lace anklets. Boys have to wear the boots with the combat gear. It is amazing the fashion sense kids have when choosing their own clothes.
Now there are outer wear jackets and sweaters to match the outfits. Famous cartoon characters are popular with children of all ages. These fantasy creatures can be found on socks, shoes, hats, book bags, and anything else you can think of. Kid's clothes are designed to be something the children are willing to wear. Searching for the perfect Christmas outfit for months could be a total waste of time if you can not get it on the child you bought it for.
There are many fine resale shops now which specialize in this area. Some of these stores have saved parents a great deal of money. The parents are finding they can resell gently used items and use the proceeds in the store to buy other items. This is a great way to recycle some of those adorable outfits which only saw one or two wears. It is also a wonderful way to buy some of the designer labels for the kids, which some parents would not be able to afford otherwise. When shopping for your clothes, always take them with you. It can be surprising how much they have grown since the last time. There are many styles to choose from. It can be fun to make a day of it and just take your time to decide what you both want.
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